Russian Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Russian passport holders can visit 78 countries visa-free, plus 56 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Russian passport is ranked #81 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Russian passport is an important travel document for citizens of the Russian Federation. It provides access to 78 countries without requiring a visa. This allows Russian passport holders to travel freely to these destinations.

In addition to visa-free travel, the Russian passport enables holders to obtain e-visas for 45 countries. This streamlines the visa application process and allows for quicker travel.

Furthermore, Russian passports allow for visas on arrival in 11 countries. However, in 51 countries, a traditional visa is required before travel. The Russian Federation has a population of approximately 145 million people as of 2021.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Russian passport holders are Mongolia, Myanmar, China, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.

Visa free countries

So, where can Russians travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Russia citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Europe

🇦🇩 Andorra (90 days)
🇧🇾 Belarus (Unlimited stay)
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (30 days)
🇲🇩 Moldova (90 days)
🇸🇲 San Marino (90 days)
🇷🇸 Serbia (30 days)

Africa

🇦🇴 Angola (30 days)
🇧🇼 Botswana (90 days)
🇨🇻 Cape Verde (60 days)
🇸🇿 Eswatini (30 days)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
🇲🇦 Morocco (3 months)
🇳🇦 Namibia (90 days)
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days)
🇿🇦 South Africa (90 days)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (3 months)

Americas

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (6 months)
🇦🇷 Argentina (3 months)
🇧🇸 Bahamas (3 months)
🇧🇧 Barbados (28 days)
🇧🇿 Belize (90 days)
🇧🇴 Bolivia (90 days)
🇧🇷 Brazil (90 days)
🇨🇱 Chile (90 days)
🇨🇴 Colombia (90 days)
🇨🇷 Costa Rica (90 days)
🇨🇺 Cuba (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (90 days)
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (60 days)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇸🇻 El Salvador (180 days)
🇬🇩 Grenada (3 months)
🇬🇹 Guatemala (90 days)
🇬🇾 Guyana (90 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇭🇳 Honduras (3 months)
🇯🇲 Jamaica (90 days)
🇳🇮 Nicaragua (90 days)
🇵🇦 Panama (90 days)
🇵🇾 Paraguay (90 days)
🇵🇪 Peru (183 days)
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (6 weeks)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3 months)
🇸🇷 Suriname (90 days)
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
🇺🇾 Uruguay (3 months)
🇻🇪 Venezuela (90 days)

Asia

🇦🇲 Armenia (180 days)
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan (90 days)
🇧🇳 Brunei (14 days)
🇨🇳 China (30 days)
🇬🇪 Georgia (1 year)
🇮🇷 Iran (15 days / 30 days)
🇯🇴 Jordan (90 days )
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (90 days)
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (90 days)
🇱🇦 Laos (30 days)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (1 month)
🇲🇻 Maldives (90 days)
🇲🇳 Mongolia (30 days)
🇲🇲 Myanmar (30 days)
🇴🇲 Oman (30 days)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇶🇦 Qatar (90 days)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (90 days)
🇹🇯 Tajikistan (Unlimited)
🇹🇭 Thailand (30 days)
🇹🇷 Turkey (60 days)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (90 days)
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (Unlimited)
🇻🇳 Vietnam (45 days)

Oceania

🇫🇯 Fiji (4 months)
🇰🇮 Kiribati (90 days)
🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇳🇷 Nauru (14 days)
🇵🇼 Palau (30 days)
🇼🇸 Samoa (60 days)
🇻🇺 Vanuatu (120 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Russian passport holders visit without a visa?

Russian passport holders can visit 78 countries visa-free, plus 56 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Russian passport holders?

Russian passport holders can travel visa-free to Mongolia, Myanmar, China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and 70 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Russia citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Russia, 78 are visa-free, 45 can be visited with an e-visa and 11 with a visa on arrival, while 51 require a visa, as of October 2026.